In Maine, engineers turn about 1 million scrap tires a year into lightweight highway fill; the shredded rubber stabilizes embankments built on weak marine clayInnovatively transforming shredded tyres into construction materials for highway embankments, Maine tackled substantial waste tyre pileup w...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway slippages point to design issue, affected stretches need rebuilding: OfficialSlippages on the Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway suggest design issues, not construction defects. Affected stretches will require rebuilding from...
30 Aug, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
In 2009, Illinois treated a six-mile canal with more than 1,800 gallons of fish-killing poison — and found just one invasive carpTo address the menace of invasive Asian carp, Illinois officials deployed rotenone in a canal, leading to the recovery of numerous fish; ho...
30 Aug, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Indian Railways is planting an aromatic-rooted grass in Lonavala ghats to prevent landslides and avert a Nepal-like flash flood situationIndian Railways is testing vetiver, an aromatic-rooted grass native to India, as a low-cost nature-based solution to stabilise vulnerable s...
30 Aug, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
In 2025, Hampton, New Hampshire, completed a $4.3 million drainage project using a repurposed pump station. 1 year later, residents estimated flooding had fallen 75%, transforming a flood-prone neighborhoodHampton, New Hampshire, finished a drainage project. This work significantly reduced tidal flooding for residents. New pipes and a repurpos...
30 Aug, 2026, 01.38 AM IST
First US phosphate fertiliser plant since 1984: Morocco’s OCP and CHS plan $450 million, 1-million-tonne Louisiana factory with nearly 1,000 jobsMorocco’s OCP and US farmer-owned cooperative CHS plan a $450 million Louisiana phosphate fertiliser plant, the first of its kind in Americ...
29 Aug, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
In 2022, Washington DC installed 2 bioretention systems across 2.6 acres to manage runoff. 1 year later, they could retain 2,627 cubic feet of stormwater per stormWashington DC bioretention systems are quietly changing what happens when heavy rain hits city streets. Two systems on Hamlin Street NE can...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
Egg spills, marble and more: 7 things you should never clean with DIY vinegar and soap solution at homeVinegar may be a popular household cleaner, but it isn't suitable for every surface. Avoid using vinegar and soap on marble, limestone, tra...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
In 2018, Hamlin Street NE installed bioretention systems managing 2.6 acres in Washington, DC. 8 years later, they retain nearly 20,000 gallons per storm, improving water quality in Hickey RunHamlin Street bioretention systems are quietly changing how Washington, DC, handles stormwater. Two green infrastructure systems can retain...
27 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Vinegar cleaning hack for car and bike mirrors: How to spray vinegar on mirrors to remove water spots, dust, dirt and residueDaily exposure to dust and moisture can leave your vehicle mirrors looking less than pristine. Fortunately, a handy vinegar cleaning trick ...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsGiven the possibility of hostilities resuming in the Gulf region, focus on risk management in the market. Why? Because fresh hostilities wi...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Delhi's Reclaimed Water Policy: Farmhouses to pay ₹10,000/acre monthly for treated water useDelhi plans to charge farmhouses ₹10,000 monthly for treated water use. Construction sites over 500 sqm must use reclaimed water for dust s...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Earlier in 2026, United Utilities sent 44-ton tunnel borer Lily beneath Knutsford to build a 1.1-mile stormwater tunnel. Now, the finished system will hold 5.5 million liters of rainwater without closing the high streetKnutsford tunnel boring machine Lily has just completed the first major drive beneath the English town, digging deep underground without te...
22 Aug, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
White vinegar towel hack: Why adding it once a month can make stiff, musty towels feel fresh and soft againAdding white vinegar to your towel wash can help remove residue and mineral buildup. This acetic acid breaks down detergent traces, restori...
22 Aug, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
In US, rare earths extracted from coal mine wastewaterWest Virginia University researchers are extracting valuable rare earth elements from acidic mine drainage. This process cleans up environm...
22 Aug, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA nod for generic ascorbic acid injectionZydus Lifesciences secured final USFDA approval for its generic ascorbic acid injection. This approval is for the treatment of scurvy in sp...
21 Aug, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Earlier this year, New York City committed $95 million to turn Brooklyn parks and courts into stormwater storage. Today, the project can manage nearly 30 million gallons of rainwater a year, easing pressure on sewers and streetsNew York City is using an innovative Cloudburst strategy to help manage heavy rainfall by turning everyday public spaces into temporary sto...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.37 AM IST